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ONCIDIUM, Continued. 
*0. varicosum Rog^ersii *2 50 to $5 00 ^ 
*0. Warscewiczi 1 50 to 3 00 j 
*0. Weltoni. (See cut, page 40, aud ' 
special description, page ai.) ... I 50 to ii 00 
FERISTEBIA. A genus of remarkable character, 
one of which P. data, the Dove plant or Holy Ghost 
Orchid, is a noble and most interesting plant. For 
ages it has been the sacred object of devotion of the i 
native tribes in Central America, from wlience it 
comes. A plant which ought to be in every greenhouse 
and conservatory ; besides their beautiful and fragrant 
flowers, which are borne in great numbers upon tall 
erect stems, they are handsome decorative foliage 
plants of bold character. They should be grown in i 
loam and leaf mould, with a good supply of water dur- 
ing their period of growth, after which they must have ; 
a good season of rest. The warmest part of greenhouse 
or conservatory should be accorded them during their 
growth which is not so difficult, as the summer is their 
growing period. 
*P. cerina 
*P. elata. See cut and special descrip- 
tion, with prices for extra fine s))ec- 
mens (of which we have probably 
the largest stock in cultivation), 
page 22 S!l .50 to $3 50 
PHAJTJS. A fine genus of terrestrial plants which 
produce their well furuistied racemes of large and 
showy flowers very freely, and which, when well 
grown, are noble objects, They are of easy culture, 
and the.\' will amply repay any amount of attention and 
care. They are of large growth, and even when not in | 
bloom, their noble foliage is extremely ornamental. . 
If fine specimens are wanted, they must be grown in 
pots of large size, with loam, leaf mould and decom- 
posed manure. 
P. Blumei 4:5 0() to $10 00 
*P. grandifolius 1 50 to 3 50 
*P. maculatus 5 00 to 10 00 
P. Wallichii 5 00 to 10 00 
PILUMNA. This genus contains some very handsome 
dwarf evergreen plants. Their flowers are of good 
size, beautifully combined of white, green and yellow, 
and very fragrant. They are best grown in pots with 
peat and good drainage. They should not have too 
much water at any time, 
*P. fragrans ?2 00 to «5 00 
P. nobilis :! 50 to 0 00 
PLEIOm:. A genus of prett,\- dwarf deciduous plants, 
with ver.\' jiretty crocus-like flowers of a fresh and del- 
icate rich color, the lij) handsomely fringed. They have 
flask-like pseudo-bulbs and light green leaves which are 
produced after the decay of the flowers. Evei-y year 
after finishing their growth the leaves die away, which 
is the proper time to rest them until the flowers ap- 
pear; then the,\' can again be watered. They should 
1)B potted in a compost of peat and moss, with a good 
supply of water when growing. 
P. humilis *2 50 to ja 50 
1*. lagenaria '-2 »«> to 4 00 
P. maculata 3 50 to 5 00 
P. preecox 3 50 to 5 00 
SCKOKBTTBGKIA. This genus resembles the Cat- 
tleyas and Laelias in growth, except that they are less 
compact. The flowers are large, with spreading petals 
and sepals, and are produced in large panicles upon 
long, slender, but strong stems, and are exceedingly 
pretty as well as remarkable. They will succeed well 
on blocks or in baskets suspended from the roof, or 
they may be grown in pots equally well. A liberal 
supply of water is necessary during the growing sea- 
son, and after they have finished their growth, no more 
water should be allowed until they show flowers. 
S. crispa A:^ 50 to S3 .50 
S. tibicinis 3 50 to 5 00 
SCUTICARIA. A small genus of curious epiphytal 
plants, most remarkable for their long rushes or cord- 
like peudulent leaves, producing vei-y short fleshy one- 
leaved stems, the leaves being very long ; the scapes 
are one-flowered, about two inches high, and grow from 
the side of the stem. The flowers are very handsome 
and prettily marked with colors resembling those of the 
tiger. They may be grown either on blocks or in 
baskets, with a liberal supply of water while growing. 
S. Dodgsoni $5 00 to $T 50 
S. Hadwenii 3 50 to 5 00 
S. Steelii 3 50 to 3 .50 
SOBRAIiIA. This genus contains some very handsome 
species which are quite distinct from most other Or- 
chids, with large Cattleya-likc flowers of very bril- 
liant colors. They are all strong free-growing terres- 
trial plants, the long, slender, reed-like stems fui-nished 
with dark green leaves, bearing at their summit large 
showy flowers, as many as six or moi'e on a single 
stem, but not more than oue expanded at one time. 
They thrive best in pots of lai-ge size, potted in rough, 
fibrous peat, with good drainage. 
S. leucoxantha. Very rare ; price on application. 
S. macrantha 50 to .*5 00 
S. splendens p 00 to 7 .50 
S. rosea » "0 to 10 00 
S. virginalis. Price on application. 
SOPHBONITES. A small genus of dwarf growing 
rather miniature Orchids. The flowers are very beau- 
tiful, of bright color and great lasting quality, and ap- 
pear on short, few-flowered racemes from the top of 
their pseudo-bulbs. These pi-etty little evergreen 
plants thrive best on blocks of wood, or in small bas- 
kets, with a moderate supply of moisture all the year 
round. 
S. coccinea ?3 .50 to $5 00 
*S. grandiflora 1 50 to 3 .50 
S. violacea 3 50 to 4 00 
STANHOFEA. A genus of beautiful epiphytes, the 
majority of which have ovate-furrowed pseudo-bulbs, 
bearing each at their summit a large green leaf, and 
from their base a deflexed or drooping scajie furnished 
with several large curiously-shaped flowers. Most of 
the varieties are highly colored, aud emit a very strong 
perfume; they are very ornamental foliage plants 
when not in bloom. Of easy culture, and best grown 
in baskets with nioss; they requi:-e a liberal supply of 
water, and pleut.v of shade. 
S. grandiflora $1 50 to $3 .50 
